Struggling with what to buy my 2 year old (will be 2 1/2 by Christmas). He's not walking yet and he doesn't really seem overly engaged in toys.
He'll only play if someone plays with him so I don't know what to buy. He loves being outside but garden is uneven and a bit small for anything like a trampoline or swing set.
What are others buying their 2 year old? Also happy to hear what people are buying their 14 and 16 year old DDs as mine just shrug and say "don't know" when I ask. 16 year old will probably give me a lost Christmas Eve.
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Mumnetter111 · 01/08/2022 12:39
Dont bother getting present for 2DC they won’t remember it anyway.
DD14 concert ticket, clothes voucher?
DD16 money? Spa weekend for you both?
Mumnetter111 · 01/08/2022 18:24
@1stTimeMama why bother when they won’t remember it at 2. Could save the money and spend it on something big when they’re 3 and understand more. But i guess if you have loads of disposable income why not go ahead buy them an iPhone 13 to watch peeps pig on.
grey12 · 01/08/2022 19:35
With that in mind you'd keep a child locked in the house until 3yo 🤷🏻♀️
But it's true you don't need to give a lot of toys or to spend big money at all. They would be radiant to receive a £1 toy! Until 5 yo I only gave my kids one toy that I thought it would be good for their development. Like a baby, a balance bike...
Mumnetter111 · 01/08/2022 18:24
@1stTimeMama why bother when they won’t remember it at 2. Could save the money and spend it on something big when they’re 3 and understand more. But i guess if you have loads of disposable income why not go ahead buy them an iPhone 13 to watch peeps pig on.
Mumnetter111 · 01/08/2022 18:24
@1stTimeMama why bother when they won’t remember it at 2. Could save the money and spend it on something big when they’re 3 and understand more. But i guess if you have loads of disposable income why not go ahead buy them an iPhone 13 to watch peeps pig on.
Mumnetter111 · 01/08/2022 21:28
Well obviously not. It’s still important for kids to have outdoor stimulation and toys for learning development. But they don’t understand the concept of presents at 2. By 3 they’re a lot more understanding.
grey12 · 01/08/2022 19:35
With that in mind you'd keep a child locked in the house until 3yo 🤷🏻♀️
But it's true you don't need to give a lot of toys or to spend big money at all. They would be radiant to receive a £1 toy! Until 5 yo I only gave my kids one toy that I thought it would be good for their development. Like a baby, a balance bike...
Mumnetter111 · 01/08/2022 18:24
@1stTimeMama why bother when they won’t remember it at 2. Could save the money and spend it on something big when they’re 3 and understand more. But i guess if you have loads of disposable income why not go ahead buy them an iPhone 13 to watch peeps pig on.
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